MACROECONOMICS W/CONNECT
MACROECONOMICS W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781307253092
Author: McConnell
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill/Create
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Chapter 8, Problem 7DQ
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 Verify the given statement is true or not.

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True or false? If false, explain why.a. Technological advance, which to date has played a relatively small role in U.S. economic growth, is destined to play a more important role in the future.b. Many public capital goods are complementary to private capital goods.c. Immigration has slowed economic growth in the United States.
1) The following public policies can facilitate economic growth in an economy. Give a definition for each policy. a. Distributive  b. Redistributive  c. Regulatory and substantive policies
1. Assume that there are two countries with the following characteristics. Per capita Output Y = A.kª.h¹-a A-technology k-per capita physical capital h-per capita human capital a-0.6 Country A with $500 per capita income saves 25% of its output and invests on physical capital, and 25% on investing in human capital. Country B with $5000 per capita income saves 25% of its output and invests on physical capital, and 35% on investing in human capital. a. What are the growth rates of the two countries? b. What will be the per capita income levels after 5 years? c. Will there be convergence on the per capita income in the future?
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